griep
flu, influenza
Intermediate Noun common
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Pronunciation
/ɣrip/
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Cultural Note
De griep (common gender). The annual 'griepprik' (flu shot) is offered free to people over 60 and those with chronic conditions. 'Griepgolf' (flu wave) is a common winter news topic in the Netherlands.
📝 Example Sentences
Ik heb de griep.
I have the flu.
Er is een griepgolf in Nederland.
There's a flu epidemic in the Netherlands.